/ddt/ DAILY DATSUN THREAD: Exams Stole My Time Edition

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C'mon dont die DDT

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Weirdest damn B210 ever

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMxEdi4-AAU

Exhaust clips for 240z? Torn between getting the twin pipes or one pipe. Twins sound good.

>>14823045
If you have a choice between twice pipes and si gle pipes, always go twice. The sound is just bad ass.

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Yo guys what are the first steps I should take in restoring a 76 280z 2+2?

Like what websites and other miscellaneous resources would I need?

>>14822327

I don't think we have enough posters honestly. I know dat l24 doesn't want to merge with /nsg/ but their threads are far livelier than ours

>>14823626
HybridZ, AtlanticZcar, theZstore, etc. I'll make a comprehensive list at lunch break.

>>14824424
Draft fags. Draft fags everywhere.

And up until about a month ago, we had quite a decent amount of posters.

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>>14824439

I try but progress is slow and you guys probably get bored of the same six pictures of my car every thread

>>14824439
>drift
Damn auto correct

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>>14824458
I at least love the updates, and of all people understand the slower updates.

>>14824544

Once I get back from Japan I can get serious about the z again. Hopefully I can spot some nice cars over there to bump with

>>14824664
Dang, you've got an interesting job if it sends you to Japan.

Seebif you can rent something cool while you're there, maybe an S660 or something.

>>14825198

No international drivers license unfortunately, I'll be a train rider over there

>>14825248
Shuuuucks....
How hard is it to get an international driver's license in Japan? You could buy a Honda Beat while you're there, then import it back when you leave. Would be tits.

>>14825788

It's not hard, I just don't have enough time to get applied for it before I go.

Going to do a before and after of my interior in a bit.

>>14825855

Actually, I was wrong. Looks like I can get one this week

>3 liter stroker
>triple mikunis
>5 speed from what I'm assuming is a zx
Worth 4 grand?

>>14826611
depends... Who did the work? Do you have pictures or a link?

>>14827256
Rebello engine

I'll take some pictures next time I'm in the area, just wondering if it's worth putting money aside for

>>14826611
That the gray one in Sacramento? Because those are tripple webbera and that is NOT a Rebello engine.

>>14827412
>Webber's
Damn thumb

Here's the CL link

https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/5528835421.html

I love how there were people on the 916 drifters FB page trying to trade the guy rolling S13-S14 chassis for it, because "they're clearly better cars"

>>14827412
Nope it's my bosses car, I've mentioned it here before. I'll take pics on Wednesday

>>14827426
That car looks all fucked up.. but If I was anywhere near there I would pick it up for that price.

>>14827287
I'm going to go with yes its worth the 4k. let me buy it if you don't want it.

>>14827550
...if it actually has triple mikuni's and a Rebello engine, you better grab it for that price.

>>14827638
That's a shit price to be honest, waaaaaay too much money for a rust bucket.

>>14827654
>>14827649
Guess I'm putting money aside, will take pics for confirmation on Wednesday.

>>14827638
Fucking carbs alone are woth 1k

airdam + signlas and tail lights easy $500

Wheels $400

Engine + rad $700

Shell - $800

Random other shit easliy makes up the other $500

I'm from Canada though so this car would easily sell for 10k here

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I really need to go out and take some decent photos of my 280z

>>14827885
i am erect

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>>14827885
how are those mirrors ? I have yet to put mine on.

>>14827898
They are great for the most part, the driver side mirror is really great and the mirror has stayed very clear and sturdy but my passenger side has become a little wobbly over time. I don't know if this is from someone hitting it with their hand or something but I don't mind it too much since it does stay in place, I could probably fix it pretty easily if I dedicated a little time to it. Overall I just wish they felt a little more sturdy or heavy as they always feel like they're going to break when i'm cleaning them even though I know they're strong enough.

Damn dude. these are the prices we have in Canada now...

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-classic-cars/city-of-toronto/datsun-260z/1155102667?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

Would it be bad to put up a GoFundMe to buy a rickey old Z? In hopes of making it DD worthy?

I want one so bad, and never have the funds to get one.

>>14828526
No, just get a job on the side. its kind of selfish to ask other people to fund your project cars

>>14828526
What are you, 12?

>>14828526
>>14829002
Yeah, I'm getting the vibe this is a kid.

>>14829130
nah, just a desperate 21 year old, which a shit part time job.
I haven't been able to get a side job, and I'm on the verge of quitting and finding a full time gig despite going to school. (CC student)

>>14827806
>Engine + rad $700
you mean $400 I hope. L series engines are cheap here.

>>14827885
niiiiiiice. I like it all besides the front airdam/bumper thing from MSA.

>>14829398
find a side job. Get free shit on CL and clean it then resell. But don't be that guy who asks for other peoples bucks because you aren't willing to work, ya bastard

>>14829479
I'll keep at it.
Huh, I've never thought of that, I've been wanting to put my truck to some use. What kinda shit could I clean to resale?

I'm a real prideful person, and am not to keen on charity, but I've been getting desperate and fearful lately. I'm afraid that when I do have 2k to spend on one, I'll only be able to find rusted skeletons, but everyone will be 'muh classic'

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>>14829492
Yeah I feel you man. I managed to make some nice fast/easy cash last spring and bought an s30 for about $5000 Its pretty nice.

Im 21 as well. I think that it wont be long until these cars are priced out of our hands. They have been receiving a ton of media coverage lately and everyone is asking more and more for the cars.

>>14829870
I know man, it really hurts me.

Im thinking within the next 2 years they'll become ridiculously overpriced. But as long as mint models are still hanging around the 10 to 12k mark I have some breathing room.

If thats yours, goddamn is it clean.

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>>14830068

Just keep working at it man, I'm 23 and I paid 4500 for my 240. Open a savings account and ban yourself from touching it, have your bank take 20% from each check to put into it. You'll get there faster than you think

>>14824436
You should provide a list of all places I can look for parts for my future 280zx.

>>14831422
those enkei's just look so damn good

>>14832553
I don't know S130's as well as I know S30's my man, I'm sorry. If you're willing to put up with their bullshit, Black Dragon has some shit for ya.

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Yesterday these pictures got posted on facebook.... This is almost exactly how I want my 280z to look. I think I will go with watanabe wheels instead though.

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>>14833943

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>>14833946

>>14834010
>>14833946
>>14833943
that's a nice looking 240Z right there....

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260z resto guy here....

I finally have driving impressions! Took the car up to estas park, colorado via hwy 34 with the wife. The trip was glorious and the car couldn't be happier with all the suspension upgrades.

On to greater things, right after the trip, the spark gave out on the car so I decided to overhaul the ignition system and convert the car points to a 280zx distributor/E12-80 ignition module. Picked up a pertronix 1.5Ohm 40kvolt ignition coil, the distributor, base and should be close to doing the swap on Thursday. I also regapped the spark plugs to .041" for the increase in voltage/spark energy.

>>14834010
that photo is pure bliss, any more of this Z?

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Going to order custom plates for my 78 z. any suggestions on what I should get?

I was thinking of the plate number from the wangan midnight Z

>>14831422
thanks for the advice anon, I'll do that. After my trip haha

>>14836018
Genuine question, why not just run the stock dizzy with the Pertronix adapter in it? Seems like a cheaper, easier option for the same performance.

>>14836018
I hear a lot of praise when it comes to msi coil packs

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Should I get this? Looks okay.

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-other-auto-parts-and-accessories/oakville-halton-region/datsun-vintage-momo-prototipo-13-5-steering-wheel/1155450278?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

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One day I'll get this done, just lowered the front to match the rear, and replaced the left front caliper.

>>14837318
Why do people like that type3 airdam?

>>14837323

I have no idea, I hate it. When I got the car it didn't have any bumper or valance on the front, and this had been hanging in the garage for 15 years or so so I just tossed it on for some front down force. The plan is to get one of the Xenon urethane ones when I get the time.

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>>14837340
This is perfect. Simple and functional

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>>14837364
Yeah definitely, I need to figure out a 240 bumper conversion first, the only redeeming feature of the type 3 is it hides the fact that I don't own a bumper. But that's all down the list, first I've got to get it aligned and fix all the other things that come with a car that was parked in a yard for 14 years.

>>14837398
240 front end requires

240 or early 260 bumpers

custom brackets

240 grill

240 turn signals

240 airdam.

Most expensive part is the bumper.

hardest part is making the brackets. I have yet to find a good picture showing the correct measurements.

I have read that the 260z bumper brakets only right up to any 260/280z body

>>14837364
I like the front air dams with the brake vents to be honest, but besides that, that isbone clean example of what an S30 should look like.

>>14839373

I'm just gonna put the little euro style lip on mine

>>14837440
I like the 280 style marker lights 2bh, so I'd just need to make some brackets and get a bumper.

>>14837223
My genuine answer is I fried the stock dizzy and a 280zx just kinda popped up. With all the guides out there for the upgrade, and the motivation to get rid of the points system I guess it was just in the cards.

Anyways I'll post my thoughts on the swap and performance before/after hopefully Thursday or Friday....if Colorado doesn't get douched with rain like they say we will...

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>>14841363

Yeah but if you go with a 280z air dam then the bumper doesn't fit right and you have the gap on top and bottom of the air dam where the bumper fits in.

OH DEAR LORD HAVE MERCY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDbo4i0hEW8

>*Halon fire extinguisher added to shopping cart*

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https://www.carsforsale.com/vehicle/details/528481

Cop or nah?

>>14843171
So where is the best place to mount the fire extinguisher? I have been thinking about getting one for a while now...

I can't imagine how hard it must be to just stand and watch your baby burn to the ground.

>>14843193
Looks okay...

need pictures of under the hood.

Need pictures of under the car.

Who the hell restores an interior to a blue colour like this... Man that all needs to be changed back to black.

>>14843350
I'd vote for passenger side firewall with strap mounts. It's out of the way, it's easy to get to, and it's about the only way to mount it without it creating space issues.

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>>14841543

Definitely, yeah. Problem for a future time though, I got it back from the alignment shop, the spindle on the right front is tweaked, giving it half a degree of positive camber, and the whole rear right corner is tweaked, fucking up the toe, so I need to scavenge some suspension off another car before i can do any visual mods.

I've been thinking about switching over to a l28et. Where should I start looking for one other than the list of craigs?

>>14843193
Did they paint the dash blue?

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I found a perfect way to delay my RB20 project.

>>14843596
nooo don't swap it

Do any of you have any experience with first or second gen Nissan pathfinders? How reliable are they and is the vg any good?

>>14845578
rust

>>14845578
VG is good if maintained, they can sometimes be a nightmare if not.

I always wanted a pathfinder, goodluck

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Just picked this up

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>>14847518
Why was it upside down tho?

>>14849892
Why is the 280z such a monster truck...

how much of a drop would you need to do for it to look decent?

>>14849900
Honestly? Probably only 1-2 inches. You'd be surprised at what a 1 in. drop will do.

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Taking off two coils did mine a world of good imo.

>>14850277
That looks pretty good.

What size wheel is that? stock right?

I think a one Inch drop plus a bigger wheel / tire combo is the best way to fill that gap.

>>14849892
A 1.25" drop does a world of good for handling, and still gives you ample ground clearance.

And it's inexpensive, too.

http://brandcarparts.com/shocks-struts/select-by-car/datsun/280z/1975-1978-nissan-datsun-280z-kyb-excel-g-shocks-full-set-and-vogtland-lowering-springs-kit-1-25-drop.html

(that's german springs and really good struts)

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>>14850446
They're 15x8, so an inch bigger than stock, the tires are 225/50 and I think they do a pretty good job of filling up the gap. Those are just storage tires that I put on it when I'm not autocrossing the car, the better tires are 225/45/15.

>>14850537
225/45/15 is best size

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280zx is growing on me

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You guys want some cringe?
I dont know who the genius was who thought this was a great idea. literally riveted metal over the rust holes. What the fuck. they just ended up rusting even worse.

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>>14855600
almost removed.

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>>14855613
removed. like look at this shit. it just rusted over top the rust hole they patched over. i hope they didnt pay someone to do this shit.

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>>14855617
Here's the driver side riveted patch.

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>>14855634
removed. literally made the rusting worse. they essentially put an infected bandaid on top of an open infected wound.

>>14850277
That rust in the bottom picture looked like gold leaf.

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>>14855653
In some kind of fucked up way, I really like how the rust looks in the sun, even though I know it's just cancer waiting to spread.

>>14855681
It's called patina
If you really like it just smooth out the paint and clear coat it and it won't spread

>>14855699
Yeah, I like it, but once I get the mechanicals sorted out it's getting painted white, I don't really like the red that the last owner painted the car, especially since it comes off in large chunks easily.

>>14856680

>I'm getting stronger.jpg

>>14856680
I can see some 350z in this

>>14856680
Yiiiiiiss that looks good.

That you '76er?

>>14857495
Its my 78. Went out for a drive that night without plates or insurance.

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Here's the picture of that stroker I mentioned a few days ago, thoughts? Obviously in need of a rebuild

>>14860321
You have to buy this engine. he only wants 4k? I would love to have that in my car.

>>14860321
>in need of a rebuild
I don't see that at all; I see a dusty engine and maybe some carbs in need of a rebuild.

If he can provide proof that it was built by Rebello, you would be a massive fool not to buy it.

>>14860321
you know, looking at the rusted parts on the carbs, I think a simple phone charger electrolysis system would work wonders on those parts. A few new gaskets and submerging the rest in carb cleaner, and you'd probably be in tip top shape.

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>>14861031
Planning on doing so sir
>>14861274
>>14862527
Yeah now that you mention it it doesn't seem that bad, I have a pic from the other side I forgot to post but it goes past the image size limit so I took a screenshot of it lol

>>14863568
looks fine, I'd flush the coolant system really well and replace the oil and plugs/plug wires/distributor cap and rotor, but then I'd feel very comfortable running and driving it again

(of course, before first start up I'd take the valve cover off and drench the cam with oil, and I'd take the spark plugs out and blast some marvel mystery oil in there, and let it sit for an hour or two, in case there is rust)

>>14864039
oh, and I'd replace your air filters. Those look disgusting.